9/10 July 2018 Luxembourg

Bus into the city again this time to visit the Bock Casements (underground defence and air raid shelters). Really interesting but lots of steps. Had lunch and coffee then on to the City Sky Liner.

Not as big as the i360 in Brighton but this is a portable tower and is only there for the summer.

Today we decided to look at a few museums. First was the Fort Thungen which houses a history museum. We found it very interesting.

On leaving we found a few areas to add to our ‘get you lost tours itinerary’ but eventually managed to find our way out! After lunch we visited the City Museum which gave a very good insight to the full history of Luxembourg. Whilst in there we took an enormous lift in the museum to reach the basement where the visit started.

Before we left the city we went to look at the lift which takes you to Grund which is the old part of the town in the valley, where upon we encountered yet another glass floor which we stood on apprehensively.

8 July 2018 Luxemburg

Lovely journey to here through some great country side. Booked in then after lunch bus into  City. Familiarized our selves with the town layout and bought The Luxemburg cards for tomorrow.

7 July 2018 Cochem

Last day on the Mosel so a cycle up river to Ellenz for coffee and apple Strudel with ice cream.  On the way we came across a bike shop and decided to try and get some new German style handle bars for easier riding, but we ended up getting a Bicycle Stem Raiser Extender Head Up Handlebar Raiser it raised the handle bars by 3 inches giving us a straighter back for riding, works great.

On the cycle we noticed these small units for transporting the grapes off the steep slopes of the valley.

6 July 2018 Cochem

Washing again first thing then a cycle into Cochem to have a guided tour of the Castle – interesting.

Lunch then another cycle along the banks of the Mosel, a good day.

5 July 2018 Cochem

Cycle again into Cochem then down to Klotten. Coffee and cake in a lovely Backerie, then caught the ferry across and then cycled up the other side of the Mosel.

After a spot of lunch cycled back into Cochem and walked up to the Burg.

4 July 2018 Mosel camping, Cochem

Lovely drive through the hills, although a first for us got stick behind a Danish cycle team training in the hills (for 2 miles). Arrived at the site lunchtime, good pitch near the river. Had some lunch then did a bit of shopping, then cycled into the town.

30 June / 3 July 2018 Camping Sonneneck, Boppard

Difficult journey up to outskirts of Frankfurt, 3 hours and had difficulty in the forests and narrow roads looking for campsite. No phone signal and satnav started playing up so abandoned search and headed for Boppard.

After a five hour travelling day arrived at a very busy campsite but were given a good pitch and have settled in quite well. After a very late lunch got the bikes out and explored the area between here and St. Goar – a 2 hour cycle.

Next day bikes out again and cycled down to Boppard town to get some bread for lunch. Did some washing and removed our fly collection from the front of the van. After lunch cycled up to Rhens.

Monday did a bit of washing then cycled to Koblenz – 40 kms – wow. Stopped at a lovely bar next to the river for a couple of extra large Fantas – we needed it. Had some lunch back at the campsite and after a rest cycled to Boppard, this time only 10 kms. Sat by the Rhein people and boat watching.

Tuesday did some machine washing with all the big stuff then just the short cycle to Boppard for some bread for tea.

28 – 29 June 2018 Camper Berger Cologne

Difficult drive down the motorways are busy and this was an unrestricted speed limit road. Arrived lunch time and cycled down the side of the Rhine into Cologne. Good afternoon looking at the sights it’s so easy cycling as bikes are allowed in the precincts. Got lots of info from passing guides.

Next day cycle again into Cologne for a cycle in the back streets a fab day. Cycled up the side of the Rhine in the afternoon in the other direction, gosh HOT.